Matheos is of Armenian origin, meaning 'gift of God'. It is a unique and distinctive name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among Armenian families and those seeking uncommon yet meaningful names for their children. The name Matheos is often associated with strength, wisdom, and grace, reflecting the divine gift it signifies. Pronounced /maˈtʰeɔs/, it is composed of two elements: 'math', meaning gift or offering, and '-eos', which denotes God. In the Armenian Orthodox Church, Matheos is often used as a name for infants baptized on the Feast of the Transfiguration.
The name Matheos has seen a consistent but infrequent appearance in birth records over the past nearly two decades, with five births each in 2005, 2017, and 2023, totaling fifteen births altogether.